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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Papaya Smoothie Bowl

    Published: May 9, 2022 · Modified: Mar 6, 2024 by Nataliia

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    If you prefer having smoothies for breakfast, this papaya smoothie bowl is the perfect start to your day. You can top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy it with a spoon.

    White bowl filled with orange papaya smoothie and topped with oat granola, chia seeds, and slices of kiwi fruit.

    Summer is the best time to enjoy this delicious smoothie bowl made with papaya and other fruits.

    You can find fresh papayas at your local grocery store starting early summer until fall. 

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Other smoothie bowls and smoothies
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    Ingredients

    Labeled recipe ingredients on a white background. From top to bottom: half of the fresh papaya with seeds, coconut milk, lime juice, maca powder, frozen bananas, almond butter, chia seeds and muesli.

    Ripe Papaya Fruit: I used medium-size fresh organic papaya peeled and seeds removed. Ripe papaya will guarantee sweet taste. 

    Note: you can also use frozen papaya. I always cut fresh papaya and freeze some for later use. This article will teach you the best way to freeze fresh papaya.

    Frozen Banana: frozen bananas will add creaminess and sweetness to the smoothie bowl.

    Frozen Pineapple: pineapple will add great fresh flavor. 

    Maca Powder: adding maca powder is optional. It adds a nutty-sweet and earthy flavor to the smoothie bowl. It matches so well with the rest of the ingredients. 

    Coconut Milk: any smoothie drink or bowl needs a little bit of liquid. You can use any milk of your choice or even water. 

    Lime Juice: freshly squeezed lime juice will add a hint of sour taste to the smoothie. It will balance the taste of all the sweet fruits added. 

    Toppings: to make it a complete breakfast, you will need to add some toppings. My favorites are almond butter, oat muesli or granola and chia seeds.

    See recipe card for ingredients quantities.

    Instructions

    Prepare Ingredients - Wash and cut the papaya in half. Using the spoon scoop out and discard the seeds.

    Measure the rest of the ingredients. Using the fork and hands squeeze the juice out of the lime halves.

    Load the Blender - Add all fresh and frozen fruits, maca powder, coconut milk, and lime juice to your blender. 

    Blend - Blend everything on high speed for about 1 minute or until no chunks have remained and you got a smooth, one consistency mass. 

    Collage image constisting with 2 process shots: first one shows all smothie ingredients loaded into a vitamix smoothie container, second one - already blended ingredients into smoothie.

    Pour and Add Toppings: pour the content of the blender into a large bowl. Add some muesli, chia seeds, almond butter, and any other chopped fruits of your liking. Enjoy!

    A collage image showing two process shots. The first image depicts all smoothie ingredients loaded into a Vitamix smoothie container, while the second image shows the blended ingredients transformed into a smoothie.

    Variations

    Make it a drink: add an extra ½ cup of coconut milk and turn this papaya smoothie bowl into a papaya drinkable smoothie. This is a perfect breakfast on the go. 

    Chocolate: chocolate will go well with this smoothie. Add a tablespoon ( or two) of good-quality cocoa powder. Granola and some shaved chocolate will be great toppings here. 

    Equipment

    I used my Vitamix blender to make this papaya smoothie bowl. You can use any countertop blender or even an immersion blender to make this recipe. 

    I have not tried this method, but I am positive that you can also use a food processor instead of a blender.

    Serving suggestions

    Enjoy this smoothie bowl as a complete breakfast or a snack.

    I like to add muesli (or granola), chia or flax seeds, some almond butter (so good here), and any chopped fruits or berries on top. 

     A white bowl filled with thick smoothie topped with oats, with a spoon scooping up a portion of the smoothie.

    Storage

    It is better to this smoothie bowl right away. 

    If for any reason you cannot eat it right away, transfer it to a freezer-friendly container or a bag and place it in the freezer.

    When ready to consume, add the frozen smoothie and a little bit of coconut milk (to blend it easier) back to the blender and process it on high again into a smoothie. 

    Top tip

    Since this papaya smoothie bowl is meant to be thicker than a regular smoothie, do not add all the coconut milk right away. Do half and see if the blender is handling. Add more if needed. But the less coconut milk, the thicker the smoothie bowl is. 

    Frequently asked questions

    How to pick ripe papaya?

    To pick a ripe papaya, look for one with a yellow or orange skin (avoiding green ones). When gently pressed on the skin, ripe papayas should be slightly soft, similar to ripe avocados. A ripe papaya will also have a sweet, fruity aroma near the stem end.

    Can I freeze leftover smoothie?

    Yes, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 month. Simply transfer the leftover smoothie into airtight containers or freezer-safe bags and place it in the freezer. When ready to use, thaw it slightly in the fridge or blend it again with a little bit of milk.

    Other smoothie bowls and smoothies

    • Watermelon smoothie bowl
    • Papaya smoothie
    • Mango pineapple smoothie

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    White bowl filled with orange papaya smoothie and topped with oat granola, chia seeds, and slices of kiwi fruit.

    Papaya Smoothie Bowl

    Nataliia
    If you enjoy having smoothies for breakfast, this papaya smoothie bowl is the perfect start to your day. A delicious fruit smoothie bowl topped with protein-rich almond butter, chia seeds, and muesli will satisfy your hunger and boost energy levels.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 6 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 374 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ cups fresh papaya, peeled and cubed
    • 1 banana, fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple, cubed
    • 1 teaspoon maca powder optionaal
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
    • 2 Tablespoons muesli or granola
    • 1 Tablespoon almond butter
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Add all papaya, banana, pineapple, maca powder, lime juice, coconut milk to the blender. Blend on high until one consistency.
    • Pour into the large bowl. Add muesli, almond butter, chia seeds and other chopped fruits on top. Enjoy immediately with a spoon.

    Notes

    • Use a ripe sweet papaya.
    • Experiment with other toppings of your choice, such as nuts, seeds, fresh berries, granola.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 61.2gProtein: 8.3gFat: 15.1gSodium: 42.5mgFiber: 10.6g
    Keyword fruity smoothie bowl, papaya smoothie bowl, papaya smothie recipe
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